Declaration by State Government

If the State Government is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which it is necessary or expedient to secure,-

(i) the public safety ;

(ii) the maintenance of public order or of the services and supplies-essential to the life of community ; or

(iii) the relief of distress caused by serious drought, flood, fire or other natural calamity,

the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make a declaration to that effect and such declaration shall continue to be in force till it is rescinded.